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Saturday, October 5
A Visit with Longfellow House
9:30 am to 11:30 am Hybrid: Millbury Public Library and Virtual
Park Ranger Emily Levine presents:
A Visit with Longfellow House
What does a home reveal about its occupants, and about our shared history? Join Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site public programs manager Emily Levine for a presentation and conversation about the remarkable history and unique collections of the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House in Cambridge. This site bears witness to the history of slavery in New England and the early free Black community of Cambridge, and George Washington’s development as a leader. In the 19th century, it became the home of famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and a hub of literary and artistic life. The house also reveals a rich history of the historic preservation movement and LGBTQ+ community. Today, Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters is an active site of arts, scholarship, stewardship, and community.
About Emily:
Emily Levine has been the Supervisory Ranger for Interpretation and Education at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters since March 2020. She previously worked at Lowell National Historical Park (MA), and as the Interpretive Supervisor on Alcatraz Island and at Muir Woods National Monument (CA). Emily holds a BA in history and a master’s degree in museum education from Tufts University.
9:00 AM EDT Library opens
9:30 AM EDT Socializing
9:45 AM EDT Business meeting
10:00 AM EDT Presentation
The presentation is free and open to the public.
In Person Location:
Millbury Public Library
128 Elm St
Millbury, MA
The library requests no food in the meeting room.
We invite you to join us for lunch at a local restaurant after the meeting.
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Tuesday, November 12
Paleography
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Virtual
Edwin Strickland III Presents: Paleography- Reading Old Hand Writing
After only a little research, we all have to begin to read original documents. Often our eyes glaze over after the first few lines or we skip through the document looking for names and overlooking many important details.
This short course in paleography explores the development of the Roman alphabet and the cursive hand (including the pesky thorn). We will cover the Five Steps to Understanding Old Documents, and Transcriptions and Special Characters and Translation. Where wi-fi is available, there is a short interactive test of our skills.
About Edwin::
Edwin W. Strickland II, has over 40 years’ experience as both an amateur and professional genealogist. He was raised by his grandparents on a farm owned by the Strickland Family since 1789. Being surrounded by family artifacts and stories, he developed a sense of heritage at an early age. By age 24 he was off on his own, seeking out missing ancestors and their descendants. In 2000, he began to take on clients. Since 2006, he has shifted his focus to teaching and lecturing.
6:30 pm EST Socializing
6:45 pm EST Business meeting
7:00 pm EST Presentation
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Saturday, December 7
A History of Marrying for Reasons Other than Love
9:30 am to 11:30 am Virtual
Marcia Zug presents:
A History of Marrying for Reasons Other than Love
Why have people married through history besides for love? Arranged marriages? Marriages of convenience? Dowries? Join us for this enlightening conversation with Professor Marcia Zug as she discusses the history of marriage, how it's affected so many of our social norms, and if there is a benefit to taking economics and politics out of marriage so it can just be about love.
About Marcia:
Zug, a family law professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, is the author of You'll Do: A History of Marrying for Reasons Other Than Love.
9:30 AM EDT Socializing
9:45 AM EDT Business meeting
10:00 AM EDT Presentation
This presentation will be Virtual via Zoom. Pre-registration is required if you are attending virtually at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldO-upz8qGteqQGVyUVu9CRLzEAtFqzXd
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Saturday, January 4, 2025
Social Impact of Tea in Our History
9:30 am to 11:30 am Virtual
Social Impact of Tea in our History
This lecture provides an engaging discussion on the social impact of tea in our history and society. We will begin with the discovery of tea and learn first about the spread of tea throughout Europe. The tea trade with China and the Opium Wars, its impact on the US and European industrialization, and the current status of tea today. Throughout the presentation, enjoy sipping teas from the major tea producing countries.
About Danielle Beaudette:
Danielle Beaudette is one of the first 15 in the world to be certified in all levels as a Tea Specialist through the Specialty Tea Institute, NY and has completed over 95 tea seminars at the World Tea Expo. She has researched and learned first-hand about the production of tea through her Asian tea travels and relationships with Chinese, Indian, Sri Lankan, Japanese, Nepalese, and Taiwanese tea growers. Danielle sources only the finest, high quality, freshly imported teas, earning The Cozy Tea Cart the title of “Best of NH” from New Hampshire Magazine. Just as important as the quality of her tea, she promotes excellence in service and pride in educating her customers.
9:30 AM EDT Socializing
9:45 AM EDT Business meeting
10:00 AM EDT Presentation
This presentation will be Virtual via Zoom. Pre-registration is required if you are attending virtually at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsf-2tqDIjH9H910a6Dt6iSRzEqLBrKYqU
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Saturday, February 1, 2025
Stolen: Women Inventors Lost & Found
9:30 am to 11:30 am Virtual
Dr. Bill Thierfelder presents:
Stolen: Women Inventors Lost & Found
Throughout history, women have often been sidelined, often through lack of opportunity or out-right sexism. And many times, women who invented items — from disposable diapers to Monopoly — weren't given credit for their work. Women are responsible for early sketches of the computer, the discovery of the DNA double helix, and even fire escapes. But often men claimed those advancements as their own--or the woman was simply unacknowledged. This program explores 21 things most people don’t know were invented or discovered by women.
About Dr. Thierfelder:
Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder is a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for 32 years at several New York universities and colleges, including St. John's University and Dowling College. He holds a Ph.D. in English, with minors in theater, art history and music history.
9:30 AM EDT Socializing
9:45 AM EDT Business meeting
10:00 AM EDT Presentation
This presentation will be Virtual via Zoom. Pre-registration is required if you are attending virtually at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudOuurT0vEtLS4zdOO533tJBL4T0N8upb
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Saturday, March 1, 2025
Doing Genealogy Without Breaking the Bank
9:30 am to 11:30 am Hybrid: TBA AND virtual
Sara Campbell presents:
Doing Genealogy Without Breaking the Bank
The number of genealogy websites, organizations, and publications can be daunting. This session explores techniques to save money on subscriptions and genealogy education. Learn how to find free resources, how to take advantage of trial memberships, and how to target your genealogy dollars. The most valuable genealogical sources are the ones that contain information about your family. Learn how to find them. This session covers the pros and cons of the top sites for searching genealogical databases, as well as in-person research.
About Sara Campbell:
Led by genealogist Sara Campbell. Lecturer, educator, author and editor, Sara has experience teaching non-credit courses in various genealogical topics at local colleges, and speaking to societies and library groups around the New England region. She has presented at the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium's conferences since 2017.
9:30 AM EDT Socializing
9:45 AM EDT Business meeting
10:00 AM EDT Presentation
This presentation will be in person and Virtual via Zoom. Pre-registration is required if you are attending virtually at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpfu2hrjIrEtHbgzYHswO9RiNgW6csd5ty
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Saturday, April 5, 2025
Member Sharing
9:30 am to 11:30 am TBA
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Luncheon
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm TBA
End-of-Year Luncheon; location TBA. |
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